All Obituaries

Eileen M. Peters, 97, passed away on July 20, 2018, at the Maplewood Campus, where she had been a resident since August 2016. Eileen was born on November 1, 1920, in Lisbon, New York, the daughter of Erastus and Mae (Goodison) Tracy. She graduated from Canton High School in 1937 and married Donald F. Dean in 1938. They had three children — James, Robert, and Elaine. Donald died in 1945 from injuries sustained during a WWII battle. Eileen later married Charles H. Peters, and they had...

Brian D. Casey, 59, of Canton passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 16, 2018 at CVPH in Plattsburgh after being stricken at home.  Brian was born March 15, 1959 in Potsdam, son to the late William and Marion (Strader) Casey. Being young when both his parents passed, he was raised by his brother and sister-in-law, Pat and Nancy Casey, whom raised him along with their own. Brian graduated from Canton High School in 1978 and from SUNY Brockport in 1982, with a Bachelors in Criminal...

Paul J. Cunningham, 89, of Canton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at the United Helpers Maplewood Nursing Home, where he was in the company of family and friends. Paul was born July 9, 1928 in Canton, the son of the late Andrew and Mary (Chapin) Cunningham. He graduated from Canton Schools and from Canton ATC where he studied accounting and business law. Paul worked in the automotive field until 1966 when he joined the staff at St. Lawrence National Bank in Canton. He was...

Nicholas Spadaccini, 91, of Canton passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital where he was in the company of his family. Nick was born February 25, 1927 in Ogdensburg, the son of the late Antonio and Anna (Autunna) Spadaccini. He graduated from DeKalb Schools and Canton ATI. He was drafted to the US ARMY in 1945 and served Germany being honorably discharged in 1947. On October 6, 1951, he was married to Gloria Shoulette at St. Mary’s Catholic...

Mr. Leo D. “Dougie” Tiernan, 56, of Canton passed peacefully in his sleep on Friday, June 29, 2018 while in the comfort of his home. Dougie was born on August 19, 1961 in Gouverneur to Leo and Vivian “Peggy” (White) Tiernan. He graduated from Hermon-DeKalb Central School, where he was very active and accomplished in sports, especially his beloved game of basketball. Upon his graduation, he joined the US Navy as a Seabee. Dougie was a handyman and worked jobs from...

Nancy Lee Dobisky-Vaisey of St. Albans former native of Ogdensburg, New York, died Sunday, June 24, at her home in St. Albans after a valiant battle with colon and liver cancer.  Born December 13, 1952 in Ogdensburg, the daughter of the late Edwin L. and Willis P. Dobisky, Nancy graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy in 1971. She later earned an Associate’s Degree in 1973 at Canton ATC. Nancy worked with her family at The Surprise Store in downtown Ogdensburg, which was managed...

Mrs. Ruby M. Rexford, 88, of Canton passed away peacefully on Friday, June 22, 2018 at the United Helpers Maplewood Nursing Home, where she was in the company of family. Ruby was born January 15, 1930 in Lisbon, the daughter of the late Thomas and Agnes (Martin) Steen. She attended Lisbon and Canton Schools. On April 22, 1948 she was married to Phillip Rexford at the Canton United Methodist Church with Rev. Walter Dobie, officiating. She worked at Billy’s Restaurant for 11 years and...

Wayne F. Cronk, 69, of Ogdensburg passed away peacefully from this life on Monday, June 18, 2018. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later time. Wayne was born June 30, 1948 in Canton to Arnold Cronk and Eleanor Stacy. Lester Storie was a big part of his life also, following his marriage to Eleanor. Wayne married Shirley Daniels and together they had three sons. Wayne is survived by two sons, Wayne R. (Michele) Cronk of Goiuverneur; Dale (Mary) Cronk of Texas; a daughter, Tiffany...

Jack M. Regan, 92, of Canton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at the United Helpers Nursing Home, Canton. Jack was born March 19, 1926 in Potsdam; the son of the late John and Bernice (O’Brien) Regan. He graduated from Potsdam High School and joined the ARMY. Jack served in the Pacific area as a Military Policeman at Kobe Base in Japan in 1946 with the occupation troops for a year and a half. After his service, he entered Clarkson College and transferred to SUNY Canton...

Mr. Lloyd L. Barrigar, 96, of Pierrepont passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 while in the comfort of his home, with his family by his side, while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley. Lloyd was born, January 1, 1922 in Pierrepont, the son of the late Sylvanus and Carrie (Austin) Barrigar. On August 10, 1944, Lloyd married Lillian Phillips at the home of her parents in Pierrepont, where the couple resided their entire married life. Lloyd honorably served...